Donor processor vs pediatric associate

The differences between donor processors and pediatric associates can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pediatric associate has an average salary of $261,242, which is higher than the $72,665 average annual salary of a donor processor.

The top three skills for a donor processor include vital signs, center management and customer service. The most important skills for a pediatric associate are vital signs, patient appointments, and patient registration.

Donor processor vs pediatric associate overview

	Donor Processor	Pediatric Associate
Yearly salary	$72,665	$261,242
Hourly rate	$34.94	$125.60
Growth rate	16%	16%
Number of jobs	6,328	13,399
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 23%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Average age	43	43
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Donor processor vs pediatric associate salary

Donor processors and pediatric associates have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Donor Processor	Pediatric Associate
Average salary	$72,665	$261,242
Salary range	Between $48,000 And $109,000	Between $148,000 And $460,000
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Differences between donor processor and pediatric associate education

There are a few differences between a donor processor and a pediatric associate in terms of educational background:

	Donor Processor	Pediatric Associate
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 23%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Most common major	Medical Assisting Services	Nursing
Most common college	-	-

Donor processor vs pediatric associate demographics

Here are the differences between donor processors' and pediatric associates' demographics:

	Donor Processor	Pediatric Associate
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 15.2% Female, 84.8%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 8.7% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 10.8% White, 53.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between donor processor and pediatric associate duties and responsibilities

Donor processor example responsibilities.

Manage a monthly pipeline averaging 100 files from origination to funding per month as a Jr. processor.
Determine donor suitability according to FDA regulations.
Process donor information into computer system, ensuring data comply with FDA regulations.
Schedule new donors with DMS system.
Abided by CLIA standards, and pass regular testing.
Enter medical information into the system while following HIPAA guidelines.

Pediatric associate example responsibilities.

Provide front and back office support for surgeons by administratively managing and monitoring patients.
Obtain credentialing to handle, administer, and monitor patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Perform venipuncture procedures and administer intramuscular vaccinations
Perform venipuncture procedures and administer intramuscular vaccinations

Donor processor vs pediatric associate skills

Common donor processor skills

Vital Signs, 17%
Center Management, 15%
Customer Service, 11%
Blood Pressure, 10%
OSHA, 6%
CLIA, 6%

Common pediatric associate skills

Vital Signs, 58%
Patient Appointments, 12%
Patient Registration, 8%
EOB, 6%
CPT, 6%
Insurance Eligibility, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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